The statement read: "The Westmeath GAA community stand in solidarity with the Loughlin family, Clonkill following the tragic death of baby Annabelle.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time and we offer our deepest condolences to Enda, Eileen, Senan and TJ, and the entire Loughlin family, who are steeped in both Clonkill Hurling and Westmeath GAA,” they wrote.

“As a mark of respect, tomorrow’s Leinster GAA Club SHC game between Clonkill and Ballyboden St Enda’s has been postponed.”

Ballyboden also sent their 'deepest condolences at this sad time' in a statement on Friday.